... try and stimulate economic growth. Thus, on November 6, 2002, Alan Greenspan has, as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, lowered interest rates an additional 0.5%, bringing it to a benchmarking 1.25% short-term interest rate, the lowest its been since 1961 (Berry par 2). As a result of the surprising half point decrease, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up 92.74 points at ... par 1). Already posing a positive impact on the stock market, it is projected that the rate cut will stimulate the economy and boast consumer confidence. The lower rate only applies to short-term lo...

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... herd are pretty consistent. They are the rules of the golden strait jacket," said Mr. Ruben. The electronic herd is made up of two groups, the " short horn cattle " and the " long horn cattle. " The short horn cattle are all the people who buy stock and sell stock, have bonds and currencies around the world, and who move their money around on ... a very short - term basis. This includes Merrill Lynch and anyone who has a P.C. and a modem who can trade on line all over the world. The long horn cattle are multinational companies like General ... ...

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... for eastern states. Despite this growth, a look at the added Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of eastern states - $108.3 billion, an increase of 9% from the previous year - shows it falls significantly short of the $1.23 trillion GDP of western states. The Western states recouped with a 2.3% increase that year, recovering from their 1.9% decline the previous year. So combined, this gives the Republic a valued ... to help them get back on their feet. The Central Bank, known as the Bundesbank, needed to prevent any more pressures of inflation placed on them. In doing so, a high, short-term in...

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... economy of the 1980s, and to allow some banks and financial institutions to fail, as happened in the U.S. with the savings and loan crisis of the early 1990s. In the short term, this will create economic hardships, but in the long term it will free up the economy to grow again, as was shown by what happened here in the 1990s ... . Unfortunately, the Japanese do not believe they have the political ability to allow the short-run social instability that would result from these kinds of policies, so the Japanese economy remains mired in the problems of its past. ...

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... has been the most aggressive easing of monetary policy since the early 1980s. With the Federal Reserve trying to jump-start the pace of business activity, they have dropped the short-term cost of money from 6.5% to 3.75%. Many individuals expected to see some improvement by this time; however, our economy has evolved from a heavy manufacturing industry into more of a service ... . Furthermore, the readily available jobs have been a magnet for immigrants. Of the total immigrant population, 44% arrived during the 1990s. Our projections for the forecast period calls for a slip in short-term...

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... due to the higher wage employees are getting. So meaning they are less likely to quit, saving money on having to hire and train new employees. All the negatives are short term because as the economy does better as a whole, businesses will definitely reap the rewards later down the road. Raising the minimum wage is overall a very good thing for the ... ...

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... achieve macroeconomic stability and reduce poverty. The IMF provides alternate sources of financing. The two primary functions were to oversee the fixed exchange rate arrangements between countries and to provide short term capital to aid balance of payments. The IMF was also intended to help mend the international economy to prevent economic downfall, since the Great Depression. Its role has now ... ...

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... a program that has done poorly to reclaim jobs. Consequently, the only way to fix this phony economy is to bite the bullet and end QE now. Yes, there would be a short-term recession, but it would be better than what would happen if we do not end QE. Krugman's article ends with the message, "Don't taper, don't tighten, until you ... ...

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... the free-market system. This would give me (the business owner) ultimate freedom and the chance to obtain more profit. The market economy really benefits big business and is a great short term economic model. After multiple economic cycles and recessions nearly all small business will be wiped out and only a select few business would be left standing. This is why I cannot ... ...

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... foreign visits to Toronto and a 10% reduction in foreign spending elsewhere in Canada. This caused a 0.25 percentage points from annual GDP growth. Most of the impact was felt in the short-run. Growth in each of the second and third quarters of 2003 was reduced by 0.50 percentage points. Concerns about retail spending have been prompted by anecdotal reports of reduced ... ...

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... to consume products of western civilization without having to initiate the difficult and long-term process of constructing the productive base of their societies. It is easier, and makes more short-term sense, to embrace the global market than to try to build industries from the ground up. Unfortunately, the virtual non-existence of an indigenous manufacturing industry renders Africa dependent ... ...

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... to consume products of western civilization without having to initiate the difficult and long-term process of constructing the productive base of their societies. It is easier, and makes more short-term sense, to embrace the global market than to try to build industries from the ground up. Unfortunately, the virtual non-existence of an indigenous manufacturing industry renders Africa dependent ... ...

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... growth that was no different than any in the past several decades. Many of us were under the impression that with technology powering our economy forward, the situation was nothing short of post WWII economic growth. However, upon further study, as suggested by the author, our economic "boom" was more of a "pop" First, let us establish when the "Boom" was, from ... ...

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... are extremely fragile,"" says Allen Sinai, Chief global economist of Decision Economics Inc. consultants. "A prolonged war would likely trigger a full-fledged global recession."" Many U.S. executives are in unisons saying that a short, decisive war is necessary to spark the economy. The degree of impact, negative or positive, depends greatly on the longevity and outcome of the war. Oil prices have skyrocketed to ... ...

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... and medium sized firms. Without their survival and success we cannot create any new job opportunities and of course this has yet another adverse affect on our economy in the short run and possible long run. At the smaller level these entrepreneurs connect communities to the global economy through creating new jobs, new incomes and wealth. Also, each one has its ... ...

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... liberalization and information, communication and transportation technologies. Globalization involves change, so it is often feared, even by those who end up gaining from it. And some do lose in the short run when things change. But globalization is like breathing: It is a not a process one can or should try to stop. Many economists view economic globalization as having a positive impact, linking ... ...

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... with various other businesses and raised taxes. This move upset the businessman and more wealthy sectors of the population. This caused major shifts in political power and support in a relatively short period of time. The parties which had held control for so long were no longer trusted by the public and this opened up room for opposition parties to mount significant ... ...

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... reduced demand, more foreign investors than sell their dollar denominated assets in reaction to the falling value of the dollar, and on and on. When the demand for dollars falls short of supply, as it is now, then either the value of the dollar must fall off, bond yields must rise to make dollar denominated investments more attractive to foreign investors ... ...

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... and environment protection. An American scholar once said that the sustainable development of city is to seek the harmony between environment, economy and society. I think the key point is that short-term development couldn't impede long-term one. As a result, when making the urban planning, we should expand our horizon into the future and think of our descendants' life. Furthermore, sustainable ... ...

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... , with gross fixed investment increasing for the fourth year in a row to 31% of GDP, and retail sales up to 13% of GDP (9% in 2001). Thus Vietnam has weathered the short-run dip in US GDP and world trade growth, and should reap benefits from increases in both during and after 2003. Higher rice prices coupled with increased output helped the ... ...

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... of one another that formed into a brotherhood. A fund was set up to help pay for fines forced upon his regular customers. Most of these men depended on day labour, even a short jail term could bring disaster for the labourers" families. For purposes of entertainment, Joe Beef's owner, Charles McKiernan employed a musician to entertain his customers, and patrons would regularly play the ... ...

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... China's Population and Labor Problems," recently published by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, pointed out the impact of China's accession to the WTO on China's employment situation: in the short term, urban unemployment will increase by 3 to 4 million, and the unemployment rate will rise by 2%. The impact on agriculture will be most severe, and it is estimated that employment will ... ...

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